Shine a light on local seniors
The NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards recognise the positive role seniors play in the community, and nominations for the 2025 awards are now...
Recycled Water survey
THE NSW Government has extended its deadline for feedback on its draft Recycled Water Roadmap, which aims to build more sustainable and resilient water...
Temporary levee system tests flood preparedness
LISMORE City Council practised its flood response strategies in the CBD on Sunday, testing a temporary levee system designed to protect property when the...
Council’s plan to install CCTV and scrap alcohol-free zones
BALLINA councillors met for the last time in 2024, discussing items such as CCTV for the shire and re-instating alcohol-free zones. Councillors found a scoping...
Help Marine Rescue Ballina save lives on the water
A RIVERSIDE party being held by Marine Rescue Ballina on Saturday will celebrate the festive season, but more importantly it will raise funds to...
Council to remove CSG-free signage
LISMORE City Council will remove signs at the entrance to the city that declare it is nuclear and coal seam gas free, following a...
Inventor Ric Richardson profile
RIC Richardson is a prolific inventor from Byron Bay who has taken on the might of Microsoft and won, and now he's taken on...
New rail trail section opens
THE newest section of the Northern River Rail Trail opened on Saturday, stretching 16.3km from Bentley to the South Lismore Railway Station, marking a...
Flood programs helping community become more disaster resilient
RESILIENT Lismore has repaired over 700 homes across the Northern Rivers since the 2022 flood and is now advocating for more funding to continue...
Proposed highway corridor bypasses notorious blackspot
A PROPOSAL to realign a dangerous section of the Bruxner Highway near Lismore has resurrected 50-year-old plans in a bid to make it safer...
Funding keeps waste service in public hands
LISMORE City Council waste services will remain inhouse after the NSW Government delivered a $5 million grant to improve the efficiency of the operations. The...
Cardboard house offers solution to emergency housing after a disaster
A TINY house made from cardboard and timber offcuts could be the solution to providing more timely and cost-effective housing to regions like the...
Supporting children affected by domestic violence
THE NSW GOVERNMENT has extended funding to deliver specialist support to children and young people who accompany their mothers to women's refuges in Lismore. The...
Richmond Hill Road transformed in $4.95m rebuild
The $4.95 million reconstruction of a main road at Richmond Hill is now complete. The 12-month reconstruction of Richmond Hill Road involved the full road...
New book celebrates the humans of Lismore
A new book celebrating the stories of more than 400 Lismore locals will launch at the Lismore Regional Gallery on Thursday, December 12. The...
recognised at top cultural awards
Northern Rivers galleries and projects are amongst the winners at the 2024 IMAGinE Awards presented in Sydney. The awards highlight the resilience, innovation and creativity...
New distillery to join agritourism trail
A NEW destination for award-winning spirits is set to join the Northern Rivers agritourism trail next year, with Winding Road Distilling Co. planning to...
Lismore writer shines in milestone Seniors’ Stories
LISMORE-based writer Mary-Jane Gibson has been featured in the milestone tenth edition of Seniors' Stories, celebrating the experiences of NSW seniors. The Seniors' Stories writing...
Lismore skatepark paving way for talent
LOCAL skateboarders visited the new Lismore Skatepark site this week as construction crews prepared to pour 2400 square metres of concrete for the $3.9...
Housing program supports creation of 40 new homes
LISMORE City Council's Housing Grant program is addressing the region's housing crisis by funding 40 new dwellings, with half of its $1.2 million budget...
The Channon celebrates 100 years of its village hall
RESIDENTS of The Channon will celebrate 100 years of their hall's place in the village on December 21, marking its relocation by bullock dray...
Southern Cross entomologist wins national award
SOUTHERN Cross University entomologist Professor Nigel Andrew has won the 2024 Ian Mackerras Medal for his groundbreaking work on dung beetles and fire ants. Professor...
Channon carp muster clears local waterways
A CARP muster hosted by The Channon Fishing Club has removed dozens of invasive fish from local creeks while educating the community about protecting...
Teven Valley Golf Course earns national spotlight
TEVEN Valley Golf Course has gained national recognition after being featured on the sports program How Good is Golf. TV host Paul Gow teamed up...